Update 0.2.5A

A new build is now available on itch.io! This update focuses on improving the core gameplay loop and making progression feel more rewarding.

Changes

• Fixed a bug in the shop where Area of Effect upgrades were always rounded up, making small percentage bonuses much stronger than intended.
• Completely redesigned the shop with new animations and sound effects (artwork is still placeholder).
• Shop upgrades now roll within stat ranges instead of using fixed values.
• Added upgrade rarities (Blue, Purple, and Gold).

Upgrade System

• Reworked the level-up upgrade system to use stat ranges and rarities.
• Added a pity system that reduces the chance of repeatedly seeing the same upgrades.
• Upgrades that haven't appeared for a while can now receive bonus stat rolls.

Heat System

• Removed the old Heat mechanic that activated every 10 levels.
• Heat now appears as a temporary pickup that increases fire rate and projectile count for a short time.

New Pickups

• Clock – freezes enemies and makes the player temporarily invisible.
• Shield – grants temporary invulnerability.
• Bomb – deals massive damage to all enemies on screen.
• Heat – temporary offensive buff.

Pickup Indicator

• Added an indicator arrow that points toward nearby pickups when they're too far away to be seen.

Enemy Waves

• Reworked several enemy waves to make gameplay more dynamic.

Coming in Update 0.3A

• Weapon, enemy, and wave balancing.
• Replacing gameplay placeholder art with original assets.